Patricia Onodueze
FOSSEN ROAD, DAMASCUS, MD 20872Childery Rating: 5/5
Data last updated ·
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.5 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 5 (out of 5) and NAFCC accreditation. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Maryland's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Maryland caps infant ratios at 1:3, toddler ratios at 1:3, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 12 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Maryland EXCELS Level 5 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 6
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:3 9 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2023, the issues cited most often were Parent Communication & Policies (1), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jul 10, 20234 Findings4 Important
- At the Time of Inspection, Provider Had an App That Was Being Used to Track Child Attendance13A.15.03.03B
At the time of inspection, provider had an app that was being used to track child attendance. Provider is to have a written record of daily attendance and must maintain attendance records for two years. Provider to submit a written statement to LS stating the change.
- At the Time of Inspection, Provider Did Not Have Evidence of Monthly Fire Drills and Bi-annual Emergency Drills13A.15.03.03F
At the time of inspection, provider did not have evidence of monthly fire drills and bi-annual emergency drills. Provider must document the time and date of each drill and maintain these records for two years after its creation.
- At the Time of Inspection13A.15.03.04A(1)
At the time of inspection, provider was missing emergency contact information for one child, authorized pickup personnel information for one child, and back page of emergency form for one child. Provider to attain required information and submit evidence to LS.
- At the Time of Inspection, LS Observed Cleaning Products Under the Sink in the Upstairs Bathroom13A.15.10.02
At the time of inspection, LS observed cleaning products under the sink in the upstairs bathroom. Provider is to make these inaccessible to children by moving them to an inaccessible place or placing a child-proof device on the cabinet and submit evidence to LS.
Explore More
Daycares Near This One
- Naturally Integrated Learning ExperiencesDamascus · 5/5 Childery Rating
- Robin CannonDamascus · 3/5 Childery Rating
- Leticia JuradoDamascus · 4/5 Childery Rating
- Bright Eyes Child Care CenterDamascus · 4/5 Childery Rating
- Pleasant Plains PreschoolDamascus · 4/5 Childery Rating
- Patricia BrownDamascus · 3/5 Childery Rating